“A jungle of historical, philosophical and literary facts, into which he who enters must needs walk warily, lest he lose his way. A volume the value of which for the purposes of reference can hardly be overstated, and which contains many interesting passages, some entertaining and a few which are actually eloquent.”
+ + – Acad. 71: 438. N. 3, ’06. 2200w. Am. Hist. R. 11: 957. Jl. ’06. 40w.
“This book deserves all the success of its predecessor, and we cannot imagine a better gift for a student of ancient life and literature.”
+ + Ath. 1906, 2: 581. N. 10. 210w.
“Taking it all in all, we may say that the publishers have given the public a book of real value as to matter without neglecting the form.” F. B. R. Hellems.
+ + Dial. 41: 110. S. 1, ’06. 2410w. + + Ind. 61: 159. Jl. 19, ’06. 420w.
“The only one of its kind in English, and will always be read, under the old name or the new, with entertainment.”
+ + – Nation. 83: 39. Jl. 12, ’06. 1070w.
“He writes authoritatively. He has been able to present his results in a deeply interesting manner.”
+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 349 Je. 2, ’06. 1010w.